Amendment_1_W912ES18B0005.pdf

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

See the "Amendment 1" section under the "Block 14 Continuation Page" for the purpose of this amendment.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 11-Jun-2018

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W912ES18B0005

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

17-May-2018

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

11-Jun-2018

CODE

CONTRACTING DIVISION

USACE - ST. PAUL

180 5TH STREET E SUITE 700

ST. PAUL MN 55101-1678

W912ES 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

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W912ES18B0005

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 1

The purpose of this amendment is as follows:

Solicitation Revisions:

1. Revise number 3: DEFINITIVE RESPONSIBILITY CRITERIA/SPECIAL STANDARDS OF RESPONSIBILITY in the “NOTICE TO BIDDERS” section of this solicitation. Revisions are highlighted in yellow, deletions are not shown. In summary, AISC certification is now required within 2 days of the bid opening instead of 5 days and all AISC certifications must include the fracture critical endorsement.

The experience requirements are removed. See the revised NOTICE TO BIDDERS section to review all changes. The “RESPONSIBILITY DETERMINATION” paragraph has been revised.

2. The extended description of Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 0003 has been revised to remove the video requirement as follows (the Government will record video of the demonstrations):

From: Installation of six (6) fabricated stoplogs and video demonstration of installation and removal IAW attached specification.

To: Installation of six (6) fabricated stoplogs and demonstration of installation and removal IAW attached specification.

Specification Revisions:

3. Section 05 59 13: Removed 5 yrs experience requirement from the paragraph “Qualification of Structural

Steel Fabricator”: Deleted “and possess five 5 years documented experience on projects of similar scope.

Similar scope consists of having fabricated structures of similar size including total weight, member thicknesses and dimensions, geometry, tolerances, and handling requirements.”

Changed Section 05 59 13, paragraph 1.4.3 Qualification of Structural Steel Fabricator from:

The fabricating plant and fabricator shall be certified under the AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction) Quality Certification Program with one of the following certifications:

CBR: Major Bridge Fabrication IBR: Certified Bridge Fabricator - Intermediate ABR: Certified Bridge Fabricator - Advanced HYD: Certified Hydraulic Steel Structures Fabricator with a Fracture Critical endorsement (F) and possess five 5 years documented experience on projects of similar scope. Similar scope consists of having fabricated structures of similar size including total weight, member thicknesses and dimensions, geometry, tolerances, and handling requirements. Submit copies of the AISC certificate indicating that the fabrication plant meets the specified structural steelwork category and documented experience. Maintain at least one of the listed certifications for the duration of the fabrication, and notify the government upon any change or expiration of these certifications. The rubber seals are excluded from the AISC fabricator certification requirements.

To:

The fabricating plant and fabricator shall be certified under the AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction) Quality Certification Program with one of the following certifications:

CBR: Major Bridge Fabrication with fracture critical endorsement.

IBR: Certified Bridge Fabricator - Intermediate with fracture critical endorsement.

ABR: Certified Bridge Fabricator - Advanced with fracture critical endorsement.

HYD: Certified Hydraulic Steel Structures Fabricator (includes fracture critical endorsement).

Submit copies of the AISC certificate indicating that the fabrication plant meets the specified structural steelwork category. Maintain at least one of the listed certifications for the duration of the fabrication, and notify the government upon any change or expiration of these certifications. The rubber seals are excluded from the AISC fabricator certification requirements.

4. Section 01 22 00.00: Added requirement for bidders to bid according to specification

Changed Section 01 22 00.00 paragraph 1.1 from:

1.1 COMPENSATION

The payment provided for in the contract shall constitute full compensation for furnishing all materials and for performing all work under the contract in a complete and acceptable manner. The contract work shall include providing plant, equipment, tools, supplies, labor, supervision, incidental materials, quality control, environmental protection, meeting safety requirements, and performing all work required for which separate payment is not otherwise provided. Compensation for all work shown, specified, or essential to completion of the project (whether or not the specific material or operation is indicated) shall be included in the bid price. The payment provided for in the contract includes compensation for all risk, loss, damage, and expense arising out of the nature of the work or its prosecution, subject to conditions of the contract. Payment for each contract line item will constitute full compensation for furnishing the materials and fabrication and installation of the stop logs as specified.

To:

COMPENSATION

The payment provided for in the contract shall constitute full compensation for furnishing all materials and for performing all work under the contract in a complete and acceptable manner. The contract work shall include providing plant, equipment, tools, supplies, labor, supervision, incidental materials, quality control, environmental protection, meeting safety requirements, and performing all work required for which separate payment is not otherwise provided. Compensation for all work shown, specified, or essential to completion of the project (whether or not the specific material or operation is indicated) shall be included in the bid price. The payment provided for in the contract includes compensation for all risk, loss, damage, and expense arising out of the nature of the work or its prosecution, subject to conditions of the contract. Payment for each contract line item will constitute full compensation for furnishing the materials and fabrication and installation of the stoplogs as specified. Substitutions in materials will not be considered prior to award.

5. Section 09 97 02: Removed requirement for SSPC QP 1 Painting Contractor from paragraph 1.3

QUALIFICATIONS:

Deleted 1.3.1 Qualified Painting Contractor, and removed Submittal requirement for SSPC QP 1 Certificate from 1.2 SUBMITTALS.

6. Section 01 00 00.00 13: The existing sling is furnished by the government.

Changed Section 01 00 00.00 13, PART 1, 3rd paragraph from:

The contractor will remove from site, and recycle the old stoplogs and lifting beam after the new stoplogs pass the fit test and the Contracting Officer accepts the new stoplogs, lifting beam, and sling for service.

The contractor will remove from site, and recycle the old stoplogs and lifting beam after the Contracting Officer accepts the new stoplogs, and lifting beam for service.

7. Changed Section 35 05 40.17, Para. 3.6 from:

After field installation, measure self-lubricated components to verify contract required dimensions are met.

If assembly dimensions are not met, machine or hone the self-lubricated materials to achieve the required dimensions. Perform machining and honing of self-lubricated components in accordance with the self-lubricated material manufacturer's recommendations. Some self-lubricated materials are fabricated with a layer of premium grade material applied only at the running surface of the part. Provide enough premium grade material at running surfaces to allow for post-assembly machining.

To:

After assembly, measure self-lubricated components at the fabrication facility to verify contract required dimensions are met. If assembly dimensions are not met, machine or hone the self-lubricated materials to achieve the required dimensions. Perform machining and honing of self-lubricated components in accordance with the self-lubricated material manufacturer's recommendations. Some self-lubricated materials are fabricated with a layer of premium grade material applied only at the running surface of the part. Provide enough premium grade material at running surfaces to allow for post-assembly machining.

8. Changed Section 35 05 40.17, paragraph 2.2 from:

Failure critical bearings are bearing or bushing applications where failure could potentially result in damage to critical systems or, applications where repair or replacement of a failed bearing or bushings would result in a loss of service or operation of a critical system. The designation FCB means failure critical bearing. All self-lubricated bearings and bushings supplied under this Contract shall be FCB.

To:

Failure critical bearings are bearing or bushing applications where failure could potentially result in damage to critical systems or, applications where repair or replacement of a failed bearing or bushings would result in a loss of service or operation of a critical system. The designation FCB means failure critical bearing. All FCB self-lubricated bearings and bushings supplied under this Contract are identified on the Contract drawings.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 0003

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

Installation of six (6) fabricated stoplogs and video demonstration of installation and removal IAW attached specification

Installation of six (6) fabricated stoplogs and demonstration of installation and removal IAW attached specification

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

1. SAM REGISTRATION. All bidders must register and complete online representations and certifications in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov prior to the bid opening. Bidders that have not registered or completed their online representations and certifications may be rejected. Bidders are advised that the initial registration process in SAM may take several weeks. The Government will review completed Representations and Certifications in SAM following the bid opening. Submission of paper copies of completed representations and certifications is NOT required with bid submissions.

2. BIDDER INQUIRIES. Any prospective bidder desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must submit their questions using the ProjNet system at https://www.projnet.org

Clause 52.214-6 requires that all inquiries be submitted in writing. To submit a new inquiry or to view inquiries submitted by other prospective bidders, users must be registered and signed into the ProjNet system. Bidders may register online at https://www.projnet.org (click on “Register”). The following information will be needed to submit or view bidder inquiries:

Managing Agency: USACE The Solicitation Number is: W912ES-18-B-0005 The Bidder Inquiry “Key” Number is: CFVBSP-FJY9TX

Bidders shall submit inquiries not later than 10 days prior to bid opening in order to ensure adequate time is allotted to form an appropriate response and amend the solicitation if necessary. Those who submit an inquiry will receive a system-generated email acknowledgement. All answers to inquiries will be posted in ProjNet after they have been reviewed by the USACE technical team. Bidders are advised to review the solicitation in its entirety and to review all previously submitted questions and responses prior to submitting a new inquiry.

3. DEFINITIVE RESPONSIBILITY CRITERIA/SPECIAL STANDARDS OF RESPONSIBILITY.

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 9.1, as a pre-condition to contract award, the apparent low bidder shall provide documentation meeting or exceeding the following definitive responsibility criteria not later than 2 business days after the date of the bid opening:

An active (as of the date the solicitation closes) American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) certification for the bulkhead fabricator and the plant wherein the bulkheads must be fabricated. The certification must meet or exceed one of the following requirements in order for the firm to be considered responsible and eligible for contract award:

1. CBR: Major Bridge Fabrication with fracture critical endorsement.

2. IBR: Certified Bridge Fabricator – Intermediate with fracture critical endorsement.

3. ABR: Certified Bridge Fabricator – Advanced with fracture critical endorsement.

4. HYD: Certified Hydraulic Steel Structures Fabricator (includes fracture critical endorsement).

4. RESPONSIBILITY DETERMINATION. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 9.1, the apparent low bidder will be requested to provide the following information:

a. A detailed description of the work to be self-performed and resources available to demonstrate the firm is capable of complying with: 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting.

b. Financial Statements, including balance sheets that identify major categories of assets, liabilities, and owner’s equity; and profit and loss statements for the past three (3) years.

c. A Bank Certification of Financial Capability (line of credit).

Bidder qualification information must be received by the Contracting Officer within two (2) business days after the bid opening. This information will be treated as confidential commercial or financial information to the extent permitted by law under exemption 4 to the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552(b)(4).

The financial statements should be not over 60 days old. If over 60 days old, a certification shall be attached stating that the financial condition of the firm is substantially the same or, if not the same, the changes that have taken place.

5. Facsimile of bids and modifications thereto will not be accepted for this solicitation.

6. This solicitation and any forthcoming amendments will only be available on www.fbo.gov. Any forthcoming amendments will only be available on this web site. It is recommended that each registered firm check this website periodically for updates.

(End of Summary of Changes)